Jack O'Connell
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Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Hits Philippine Supply Boat in Spratly Islands (opens the original)
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The Philippine Coast Guard is reporting another incident between one of the country’s supply vessels and a China Coast Guard vessel near the disputed Spratly Islands shoals used by the Philippines for fishing. The Philippine vessel sustained damage to deck railings from the collision but reported no injuries to its crew, while the Chinese quickly issued statements saying the collision was the fault of the Philippine vessel. The incident took place on September 18, approximately 54 nautical miles
More Problems for Scotland’s Ferry Replacement Program (opens the original)
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Scotland’s plan for the modernization and improvement of its vital ferries continues to encounter problems, with more reports of delays and cost overruns. The BBC says the next ferry will finally be delivered nearly two years behind schedule, while two others are being delayed until 2027. Costs for these newbuilds have also risen by approximately $27 million, or nearly a 10 percent increase for a project originally valued at approximately £200 million. This comes even after the state-owned Caled
China Upgrades Djibouti Naval Base as an Intelligence Site (opens the original)
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China has recently enhanced the signals communication array at its base for the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) in Djibouti. An in-depth report produced by CSIS (the Center for Strategic and International Studies, based in Washington, D.C.) described the enhancements made at the base. The PLAN’s Overseas Support Base at Doraleh in Djibouti is the only acknowledged Chinese external base, but was supposed to be the first of several such bases to be constructed worldwide under the classified Projec
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Develops 35,000 m³ LPG/Ammonia Carrier (opens the original)
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) has developed a 35,000 m³ LPG/Ammonia carrier. ClassNK reviewed the design concept of the vessel and, having confirmed that it meets the prescribed requirements, issued an Approval in Principle (AiP). A certificate handover ceremony was held at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The vessel was developed by HHI in consideration of compliance with various regulations at major terminals including those in Japan. ClassNK conducted an examination based on C
The Swedish Club Warns Cape Horn Should Remain ‘Plan C’ (opens the original)
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The Swedish Club has warned that southern passages around South America should remain a third-choice option for shipowners trading between the US East Coast and Asia, rather than a routine alternative to the Panama Canal. In a new Member Alert, the Club says current Panama restrictions remain manageable for most trades and do not, on their own, justify a southern diversion. It is concerned, however, that Houthi developments around Mocha could make the Suez alternative harder to use, leaving owne
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